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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1929

Page

3

Musical show to aid Nelsonville Sunday School

The Junior and intermediate departments will sponsor a musical entertainment at the church. Tickets are on sale at People's Bank Central Bank and the Mecheny State. Mr and Mrs Ed Pigsins of Columbus, former Nelsonville residents, will perform with their family in the program.

Christian Sunday School Spon Nelson Veler Tinh People's Bank Ctl Ene’ Central Bank Mecheny State Medocath Ed Pigsins Columbus Nelsonville

Want 90 Men Alfred Richardson Will Speak To Berean Class

Nelsonville November 22 Nine men are wanted to attend the Berean Class meeting at the Christian Church Sunday morning at 9 30. Alfred Richardson is on the speaking program with the Rev K H McCorkle presenting the lesson. John Barrows says the Middletown and Newport News contest offers a chance to win if attendance is increased.

Nelsonville Christian Church Alfred Richardson K. H. McCorkle John Barrows Middletown Newport News

Athens County Camp seeks attorney aid in murder case

ASK BETTMAN TO SEND ATTORNEY TO ASSIST IN PROSECUTION OF JAMES LITTERAL CONFESSED MURDERER OF HARRY GREEN WORLD WAR VETERAN adopted at Athens County Camp No 78 Spanish American War Veterans. Members from Athens Chauncey Nelsonville attended. Dinner followed session and next meeting set for December 18 at I O O S Hall in Athens.

Nelsonville Gilbert Bettman James Litteral Harry Green Athens County American Legion Athens Chauncey

Thanksgiving Service Planned by Three Churches

PLAN SERVICE NELSONVILLE November 22 A community Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening November 27 at 7 o'clock at the Christian Church. Three churches Methodist Presbyterian and Christian are cooperating. The Rev J L Evans Presbyterian will deliver the Thanksgiving sermon. BRIDGE CLUB Mrs Walter Wilson Fort Street hosted her bridge club Thursday evening with guests Mrs W B Quigley Columbus Mrs Fred Edington Madison W Va Mrs S S Steenrod and Miss Frances Bennett. In the way Mrs Stacy Sharp won first high score and Mrs Leonard Cooley second high. guest prize went to Mrs W B Quigley.

Nelsonville Christian Church J. L. Evans Presbyterian Church Bridge Club Walter Wilson Fort Street W. B. Quigley Columbus Fred Edington Madison W. Va S. Steenrod Frances Bennett Stacy Sharp Leonard Cooley

Golden Rule Class Hosts Social at Huddy Home

The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School met Wednesday evening at Miss Lucille Huddy’s Poplar Street residence. Mrs. C. L. Stout taught the group of 12 members plus three guests, with Lois Linscott assisting and a two course luncheon served.

Methodist Sunday School Lucille Huddy Poplar Street Lois Linscott C. L. Stout

Chicken Dinner At Church Quilt Day For Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church held an all-day quilting event at the church. At noon a chicken dinner was served in the social rooms to a long list of ladies, with dinner sent to Mrs. Sarah Boyles, an invalid who recently donated a patchwork quilt. A report on the last quarter's work was presented by the secretary treasurer.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Sadie Steenrod Susan McManaway Viola Keplar Rebecca Lowther Lydia Nease Sophia Mann Ida Rosser Sophia North Ida Auflick Alice Bean Alice Dilcher Nora Hammond Adda James Maysie Russell Fanny Gettle Ella North Jane Davis Josephine Baugh Sarah Boyles

Nelsonville Greyhounds Fall Short Against Jackson High

Nelsonville High battled Jackson High before 1000 fans. Hartley and Hartley plus Colamore connected on passes and runs, but Jackson pulled ahead 12 points in the closing minutes as Exline and Jones added touchdowns and a good extra point.

Nelsonville Narrowly Trails Jackson in Rough Half

Nelsonville battled Jackson in a defensive struggle scoring nine first downs to eight while Hartley highlighted Nelsonville's line and defense. Jackson led with fullback Jones and dominated the second quarter as the Greyhounds scored two touchdowns, a feat unmatched by Trenton or Middleport this season.

Ray Jackson Green Jones Covett Nelsonville Exline Hartley Calamoore Trenton Middleport

Hickman for Hawk Shafer for Evans in Ohio game

Officials listed include Eby of Ohio State and referee Pope from Wellston with McNamee and Nelsonville as head linesman. Nye assigns Hickman to Hawk and Shafer to Evans in a contested matchup.

Community Visitors and Household Guests in Columbus and Nearby

Local society note recounts multiple visits and guest episodes across Columbus and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs William Hick Sad, Caton Hick and Lillian Mae, Mrs James Grant, Eva Shields, Mary Shields, AY Parkas, Misa Phebe, Worth Clements, Mrs Tr KE Warner, Mrs Tom Evang, Mayme Gettleepen, Mrs M Lovesay, Mrs Kate Misher, Mrs John Fisher, Mrs Marry Patton, Dr W J Jones, and Mrs Walter Fioto with daughter Martha. travel between Steubenville, Columbus, and Lowan is cited.

Mra William Hick Caton Hick Lillian Mae James Grant Faoany Shield Eva Jane Edson Mary Catherine Shields Columbus Mras M. Lovesay Kate Misher John Fisher Lowan Marry Patton FE. Dean E. Jo Cable Ralph Weymaeler Colombia W. J. Jones Walter Fioto Martha Steubenville Vern Vorhes

Ministers Exchange Pulpits In Nelsonville On Sunday

The Rev. WK. Ohm of McCorkle will swap pulpits with the Rev. M B Chatley of the Christian Church in Athens on Sunday evening. Athens church will launch a six week evangelistic effort featuring Wallace evangelistic team.

Nelsonville WK. Ohm McCorkle M. B& Chatley The Christian Church At Athens Sagan Wit Wallace Evangelistiie

Home Wedding in Nelsonville Unites Miss Blanche Thornaton and Earl Conaway

A wedding took place Wednesday at the Thorntons home in Nelsonville Ohio. Miss Blanche Thornaton married Part E Conaway of New Lewington in a ceremony conducted by Rev H A Sayre of the Methodist Church. A dinner followed the service.

Nelsonvylle George Thorntton Misa Blanche

Bride and groom native to local high schools wed

The bride, a 1926 graduate of Neélaconville High School, and the groom, a 1924 graduate of New Lexington High School, plan to reside in Columbus after their marriage.

Lisle in jail after intoxication plea in Athena County

Lisle Toling of Portsmouth was taken to the Athena County Jail by Acting Police Chief George Hateman and committed by Mayor J. J. Eberle awaiting settlement of a $190 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.

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